Blood clots the size of raisins are normal during a heavy flow, but large, persistent clots may be a sign of an underlying ...

Brown period blood is normal at the beginning and end of your period, but you should see a doctor if it has a foul smell or ...

Anyone who has menstruated before will be aware of how diverse the colour of period blood can be – and whether it fascinates you, scares you, or makes you feel nothing at all, there’s actually a lot ...

Period blood color can change from bright red to dark red, pink, or brown at different points during menstruation, though it's not typically an indicator of your overall health. Color can change with ...

There are many period products on the market from pads, tampons and cups to discs. Yet, there is a dearth of reliable information about how much menstrual blood they can hold — a useful metric for ...

Sensors embedded in sanitary napkins screen menstrual effluent, offering an accessible, non-invasive tool to monitor health.

Share on Pinterest Heavy menstrual bleeding is common during perimenopause and can lead to iron deficiency anemia, a well-known cause of fatigue. Maskot/Getty Images A recent study found that abnormal ...

Looking for the best way to manage heavy periods? A product you may have never used — or even heard of — is apparently working much better than pads, tampons, and even menstrual cups when it comes to ...

Dr. Elizabeth A. Poynor is a gynecologic oncologist and advanced pelvic surgeon, with a deep understanding of women’s health. Her expertise is in the management of complex women’s health issues. She ...